Ho Chi Minh City & the delta
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) quickly gives way to the canals of the Mekong Delta. Here, boats, farms, markets and small villages take you into a Vietnam where everyday life remains closely tied to the river.
The journey
Phnom Penh
Continue through the delta, then cross into Cambodia, travelling up the Mekong to Phnom Penh. The Cambodian capital brings a different history, architecture and cuisine, while keeping the river at the centre of the journey.
Siem Reap & Angkor
From Phnom Penh, continue to Siem Reap and Angkor. Here the journey leaves present-day Cambodia behind for the temples and landscapes of the Khmer Empire.
Why this journey works
Most routes between Vietnam and Cambodia skip straight from one big city to the other. Following the Mekong instead means the crossing itself becomes part of the trip. The river doesn’t just connect the two countries: it explains much of how they really live.
Highlights
- Explore the neighbourhoods, markets and food of Ho Chi Minh City
- Travel by boat through the canals of the Mekong Delta
- Spend time in riverside villages and local markets
- Cross from Vietnam into Cambodia following the Mekong
- Get to know Phnom Penh, past and present
- Explore Angkor Wat and temples beyond the main circuit
The rhythm
A gradual journey built around the river, alternating cities with slower days on the water, before ending at Angkor.
Duration
12 to 20 days as a guide: the itinerary adapts to the time you have.
Budget
As a rough guide, our tailor-made journeys average around €150/day/person. No fixed budget: every itinerary is adjusted to your expectations.
Make it yours.
- Designed by a specialist
- Private guides and transfers
- 24/7 on the ground
- Free quote
You book and pay a licensed local company, named in your quote.
